Science and Engineering Projects Using the Arduino and Raspberry Pi: Explore STEM Concepts with Microcomputers

Table of Contents
About the Authors
About the Technical Reviewer
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Key Technology Tools
	Arduino Basics
		Arduino Setup
		Ports and Interfaces
		Lessons Learned About the Arduino
	Raspberry Pi Basics
		Raspberry Pi Setup
		Lessons Learned About the Raspberry Pi
	Basic Electronics Definitions
	Summary
Chapter 2: Data Logging Basics
	Data Logging with the Arduino
	Data Logging with the Raspberry Pi
	Summary
Chapter 3: Physics and  Mathematics Basics
	Temperature
	Force
	Pressure
	Basic Concept of Algebra
	Statistical Concepts
	Direct Compared to Inferred Measurements
	Summary
Chapter 4: Simple Science and  Engineering Projects
	Buoyancy of Air
		Arduino Buoyancy of Air Version
		Raspberry Pi Buoyancy of Air Version
		Buoyancy Recap
	Demonstrating Pressure
		Pressure/Force Recap
	Capturing Counts
		Counts Recap
	Summary
Chapter 5: Advanced Physics and Mathematics for Science and Engineering
	Basics Terms of Calculus
	How Heat Transfer Works
		Conduction Heat Transfer
		Convection Heat Transfer
		Radiation Heat Transfer
		All Three Heat Transfer Mechanisms Work Together!
	Mass
	Velocity and Acceleration
	Inertia
	Momentum
	Friction
	More Advanced Aspects of Calculus
	Summary
Chapter 6: Time/Condition-Dependent Projects
	Conduction Heat Transfer Through an Aluminum Rod
		Ensure Consistency in Temperature Sensor Readings
		Aluminum Rod Conduction Heat Transfer Recap
	Conduction Heat Transfer Through a Window
		Window Conduction Heat Transfer Recap
	Convection Heat Transfer
		Convection Heat Transfer Recap
	Zero Gravity Demonstration
		Zero Gravity Recap
	Measuring Frictional Force Projects
		Arduino Frictional Force Project
		Operational Schematic
		Arduino Frictional Force Recap
		Raspberry Pi Frictional Force Project
		Raspberry Pi Frictional Force Recap
	Acceleration Projects
		Acceleration Direct to Computer
	Acceleration with Computer Recap
		Acceleration Measurement Without a Computer
	Acceleration Without Computer Recap
	Summary
Chapter 7: Light and Imaging Projects
	Radiation Heat Transfer
		Analysis of Heat Transfer
		Radiation Heat Transfer Recap
	Astrophotography with the Raspberry Pi Camera
		Assembling the Meade ETX-60AT and Raspberry Pi
		Astrophotography Meade ETX-60AT Setup Recap
	Assembling the 4 1/2-Inch Reflector Telescope and the Raspberry Pi
		Components Needed to Assemble the  Raspberry Pi 3 Mounting System to the  4 1/2-Inch Telescope
		Reflector Telescope Setup Recap
	Basic Raspistill Previewing an Image with the Terminal Command Line
		Using Raspistill to Capture an Image
		More Advanced Raspistill Input Without a Keyboard
		Raspistill Image Capture Recap
	Astrophotography Raspberry Pi Python GUI
		Initiating the GUI
		PI_SN003 Raspberry PI GUI Recap
	Assembling the Raspberry Pi and Touchscreen in the Case
		Raspberry Pi, Touchscreen, and Case
		Modification of the Case and Assembly
		Components and Assembly of the Raspberry Pi Case Recap
	Camera Modifications, Camera Case, and Power Cables
		Camera Modifications
		Building the Camera Case
		Final Assembly of the Camera in the Case
		Power Cord Combination
		Camera, Camera Case, and Power Cord Assembly Recap
		Building the Shelf for the Meade ETX-60AT
		Shelf Components and Assembly Recap
	Helpful Hints Using the Telescope and Raspberry Pi
		Lessons Learned Recap
	Example Images and Enhancing Them Using a Video Capture GUI
		Example Images Taken with the Upgraded Meade ETX-60AT Astrophotography System
			Example Images Taken with the Upgraded 4 1/2-Inch Reflector Telescope Astrophotography System
			Making an Astronomical Video and Creating Enhanced Images
			Image Creation and Enhancement from a Video
		Recap of Example Images and Enhancement Techniques
	Summary
Appendix: Reference Material
	Soldering Safety
		General Shop Safety
	Manufacturing Techniques
		Soldering
		Basic Arduino and Raspberry Pi Python Commands
			Some Key Arduino Code Commands
			Some Key Raspberry Pi Code Commands
		3D Printing
	Computer-Aided Design Options
	Project Management for Engineering
	Decision Analysis for Engineering
	Thermal Conductivity Coefficients
		Coefficients of Friction
	Astronomy Terms
	Specifications of the Meade ETX-60AT
		Setup, Updates, and Repairs
	Helpful Books
Index